Ephesus was home to one of the ____ wonders of the _____ world.
seven, ancient
100
According to Ephesians 1:1 Paul refers to himself as....
An apostle of Christ Jesus
100
Paul uses two words to describe the church at Ephesus in 1:1, what are they?
Saints & faithful
100
True or False -
Paul reminds the Ephesians that "they chose God"
False - "just as He chose us" (Eph. 1:4)
100
What does Paul pray the Ephesians receive (vs. 17)?
Spirit of wisdom & revelation
200
The temple of _____, also known as the Temple of Diana was dedicated to what goddess.
Artemis
200
Where was Paul from?
Tarsus (Acts 9:11)
200
What is another word/root word for saint?
Holy
200
To pay a price in order to secure the release of something or someone. The idea of paying what is required to liberate someone from oppression, enslavement or another type of obligation is?
Redemption
200
Where is Christ seated?
At the right hand of God. (vs. 20)
300
What was the profession of Demetrius? (the man who incited the riot in Ephesus)
A silversmith (Acts 19:24)
300
Whose death did Paul (Saul) consent to?
Stephen (Acts 8:1)
300
Were there any Jews in Ephesus at the time of Paul's preaching?
Yes, Paul preached in a synagogue (Acts 19:8). There had to have been at least 10 Jewish families.
300
How are we redeemed by blood?
Hebrews 9:12-22
300
What two things did Paul "hear" about the church at Ephesus?
1. Their faith in Christ
2. Their love for all the saints
400
Into whose baptism did the disciples of Ephesus claim to have been baptized?
John's (Acts 19:3)
400
During his 3rd missionary journey, how many years did Paul stay in Ephesus?
3 (Acts 20:31)
400
A typical Jewish blessing would read, "Mercy and Peace unto you." How does Paul slightly alter his blessing to the church at Ephesus?
He writes, "Grace and Peace."
400
What is the mystery of His will?
(Hint: Look further into Ephesians.)
Ephesians 3
400
What three things about prayer can we see from Paul's statement in vs. 16?
1. Pray without ceasing
2. Pray with a thankful heart
3. Pray when things are going well
500
What body of water separates Ephesus and Athens?
Mediterranean (Aegean) Sea
500
We know Paul as an apostle, what are the two requirements we discussed in class to validate his apostleship?
1. He is a special messenger of Jesus Christ. (Acts 9:15)
2. He saw the resurrected Christ. (Acts 9:3 & 17)
500
How many men did Paul find as "disciples" in Ephesus on his 3rd missionary journey?
12 (Acts 19:7)
*But, look at how the church grew in the continuing verses.*
500
What three things make an inheritance possible?
1. A relationship
2. YOU do not work for it
3. Someone must die
500
What are the two different words for power Paul uses and who does he attribute them to?
EXOUSIAS - freedom, ability, authority (given to Satan)
DYNAMEOSS - inherent power (God IS power)